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Omron F3SN-A Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 F3SN-A Series Safety Light Curtain Instruction Manual TYPE 4 PNP Output Type Cat.No. SCEE–713 Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the F3SN-A Series Safety Light Curtain (hereinafter referred to as "the F3SN-A"). This is the Instruction Manual describing the use of the F3SN-A. Always heed the following points when using the F3SN-A: • Read this manual thoroughly and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to operate the F3SN-A.
  • Page 3 Notice Give sufficient safety considerations and make enough allowance with regard to ratings and functions of the system when using the F3SN-A under following conditions: (1) Conditions or environment not specified in this manual (2) Applications to devices and facilities requiring special safety precautions, such as; nuclear energy control, railway, aircraft, vehicles, combustion facility, medical system, space development, large amusement machines, etc.) Precaution on Safety...
  • Page 4 WARNING Always use the two OSSD outputs to configure the safety system. Using only one OSSD of the safety system may result in serious injury when there is an output circuit failure. (Chapter 2-4) Do not connect any of the F3SN-A lines to a DC power supply with more than 24VDC+10% or to an AC power supply to avoid the danger of electric shock.
  • Page 5 Notice For your safety, always heed the followings: (1) The procedures of installation, inspection and maintenance in this manual should be read carefully. (2) Loads must satisfy all the conditions below: • Is not short-circuited. • Is not used with current higher than the rating. (3) All input lines and output lines of the F3SN-A should insulate against hazardous voltage levels (230 VAC, etc.), not simply against 24 VDC, with double or reinforced insulation to protect against electrical shock.
  • Page 6 PRIOR TO USE Verify the following items are supplied with each F3SN-A, contact your nearest OMRON representative or distributor if any item is missing. • F3SN-A unit (emitter qty. 1, receiver qty. 1) • Mounting brackets (top and bottom) qty. 4...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Description ............................1 1-1 Features ..............................1 1-2 Functions..............................2 1-2-1 Interlock function ..........................2 1-2-2 Test function ............................2 1-2-3 Auxiliary Output ...........................3 1-2-4 External indicator output........................3 1-2-5 EDM (External device monitoring).......................4 1-2-6 Fixed blanking function (Optional).......................4 1-2-7 Floating blanking function (Optional)....................4 1-2-8 Detection zone ............................5 1-2-9 Series connection ..........................5 1-2-10 Indicators ............................6...

  • Page 8: Section 1 Description

    Section 1 Description Section 1 Description 1-1 Features Available in either 7 m or 10 m operating range: F3SN-A P14 Series: 7 m F3SN-A P25 Series: 10 m F3SN-A P40 Series: 10 m F3SN-A P70 Series: 10 m Detection capability: F3SN-A P14 Series: 14 mm dia.

  • Page 9: Functions

    Section 1 Description 1-2 Functions 1-2-1 Interlock function The auto reset mode and the manual reset mode are wire selectable features of the F3SN-A. 1) Auto reset mode After the power is turned ON and none of the beams are interrupted the OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) outputs will go to their ON-state.

  • Page 10: Auxiliary Output

    Section 1 Description 3) Error detection and restoration (Lockout condition) If an error is detected by the self-test the light curtain enters the lockout condition, keeps the OSSD outputs (*1) in their OFF-state and displays the error mode (*2) Turning the power ON again, or applying the reset input to the light curtain, resets the lockout condition (For noise, eliminating the noise automatically resets the lockout condition.) *1.

  • Page 11: Edm (External Device Monitoring)

    Section 1 Description 1-2-5 EDM (External device monitoring) (*1) This function makes it possible it monitor the state of the NC contacts of the MPCEs , so that a malfunction (*2) of a MPCE, such as a welded contact, can be detected. Connect the NC contact of the MPCEs to the EDM input line of the receiver.

  • Page 12: Detection Zone

    Section 1 Description 1-2-8 Detection zone [Protective height] F3SN-A P14 series : Protective height = Total length of the optical cover Other series : Protective height = Total length of the light curtain [Beam centre-line mark] The two lines marked at the centre of the cap indicate the centre of the beam (See the figure shown below). This position is a reference line for measuring safety distance.

  • Page 13: Indicators

    Section 1 Description 1-2-10 Indicators [Emitter] Test Lockout Interlock Power ERROR LEVEL Test indicator (Orange) Lockout indicator (Red) Interlock indicator (Yellow) Error mode Light intensity level Power indicator (Green) indicator (Red) indicator (Green) [Receiver] Error mode Light intensity level OFF-state indicator (Red) indicator (Red) indicator (Green) ON-state indicator (Green)

  • Page 14: Ratings And Performance

    Section 1 Description 1-3 Ratings and Performance 1-3-1 Specification The 4-digit numbers indicating the protective heights are substituted by in the type names. F3SN-A F3SN-A F3SN-A F3SN-A Stand-alone F3SN-A P14-02 F3SN-A P25-02 F3SN-A P40-02 F3SN-A P70-02 F3SN-A P14-01 F3SN-A P25-01 F3SN-A P40-01 F3SN-A...
  • Page 15 Section 1 Description F3SN-A F3SN-A F3SN-A F3SN-A Stand-alone F3SN-A P14-02 F3SN-A P25-02 F3SN-A P40-02 F3SN-A P70-02 F3SN-A P14-01 F3SN-A P25-01 F3SN-A P40-01 F3SN-A P70-01 Type F3SN-A P14-03 F3SN-A P25-03 F3SN-A P40-03 F3SN-A P70-03 Series Item connection F3SN-A P14-04 F3SN-A P25-04 F3SN-A P40-04 F3SN-A...
  • Page 16 Section 1 Description Test rod is not supplied with the F3SN-A P70 series. The intermediate mounting bracket is supplied with the following types: Types which have the total length of the light curtain from 640 mm to 1280 mm: 1 set for each of emitter and receiver Types which have the total length of the light curtain over 1280 mm: 2 sets for each of emitter and receiver When the connector of the series connection is not connected to the sensor, mount the connector cap for...

  • Page 17: Response Time

    Section 1 Description 1-3-2 Response time The response time of OSSD outputs are as follows: Protective No. of beams Response time Response time height(mm) (ON to OFF) (OFF to ON) 180 to 450 20 to 50 10.0 F3SN-A P14 series 459 to 765 51 to 85 12.5...

  • Page 18: Section 2 Wiring And Mounting

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-1 Installation Conditions 2-1-1 Detection Zone and Intrusion Path WARNING Do not use the F3SN-A on machines that cannot be stopped by electrical control in case of an emergency, such as a pressing machine with full-rotation clutch system.

  • Page 19: Safety Distance

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-1-2 Safety Distance WARNING Always maintain a safe distance (S) between the F3SN-A and a hazardous part of a machine. Serious injury may result if the machine does not stop before someone reaches the hazardous part. The "Safety distance"...

  • Page 20: Distances From Reflective Surfaces

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting <Reference> Method for calculating the safety distance as provided by ANSI B11.19 (US) Safety distance (S) = Intrusion speed into the detection zone (K) x Response time (Ts + Tc + Tr + Tbm) + Additional distance (Dpf) ...(5) Where: K = Intrusion speed (Recommended value in OSHA standards is 1,600 mm/s) ANSI B11.19.

  • Page 21: How To Prevent Mutual Interference

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-1-4 How to Prevent Mutual Interference WARNING The set type of the emitter and receiver must be the same. Do not use the F3SN-A in a reflective configuration. Otherwise detection may fail. When using multiple sets of F3SN-A, connect them and/or use light interruption panels to prevent mutual interference. 1) Series connection (Up to 3 sets, 240 beams, the series connection type is required for connection) Multiple sets of the F3SN-A can be connected in series.
  • Page 22 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2) When not connected When installing two or more light curtains without connecting them to each other due to wiring conditions, considerations must be made to prevent mutual interference. Failure to do so may cause the F3SN-A to go into a lockout condition.

  • Page 23: Dimensional Drawings

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-2 Dimensional Drawings 2-2-1 Side mounting (e.g.: emitter) F3SN-A Dimensions according to the type can be calculated by using the following equations. F3SN-A P14 series Protective height Number of Dimension F (*1) Dimension C2 (Protective height): 4 digits in (C2) intermediate the type name...
  • Page 24 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting The following figures show only dimensions which are different from those of the F3SN-A F3SN-A Connector cap M12 Waterproof connector F3SN-A 44.7 M12 Waterproof connector F3SN-A Connector cap M12 Waterproof connector 44.7 M12 Waterproof connector B-17 Downloaded from Elcodis.com...
  • Page 25 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting The following figures show only dimensions which are different from those of the F3SN-A F3SN-A 40.7 M12 Waterproof connector 44.7 M12 Waterproof connector F3SN-A 40.7 M12 Waterproof connector M12 Waterproof connector B-18 Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...

  • Page 26: Rear Mounting (E.g.: Emitter)

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-2-2 Rear mounting (e.g.: emitter) F3SN-A Dimensions according to the type can be calculated by using the following equations. F3SN-A P14 series Protective height Number of Dimension F (*1) Dimension C2 (Protective height): 4 digits in (C2) intermediate the type name...
  • Page 27 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting The following figures show only dimensions which are different from those of the F3SN-A F3SN-A Connector cap M12 Waterproof connector F3SN-A 44.7 M12 Waterproof connector F3SN-A Connector cap M12 Waterproof connector 44.7 M12 Waterproof connector B-20 Downloaded from Elcodis.com...
  • Page 28 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting The following figures show only dimensions which are different from those of the F3SN-A F3SN-A M12 Waterproof connector 40.7 44.7 M12 Waterproof connector F3SN-A M12 Waterproof connector 40.7 M12 Waterproof connector B-21 Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...

  • Page 29: Mounting

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-3 Mounting 2-3-1 How to Mount the Unit Be sure to have a bend radius of the F3SN-A cable of R36 (mm) or more. Eventual failure of the cable may result. Connector cable 53mm or more Connector cable Shown below with mounting brackets for the emitter and receiver attached.

  • Page 30: Dimensional Drawing Of The Mounting Bracket

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-3-2 Dimensional Drawing of the Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket (top and bottom) 6.5 dia. 9 dia. 14.2 dia. 22 dia. 8-R2.15 R2 or less Material: Carbon steel Mounting bracket (intermediate) Configuration for rear mounting M5x8 Bracket fixing screw 6.5 dia.
  • Page 31 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting Setup procedure when the supplied mounting brackets are used Secure the bottom bracket (power connector side) on a wall or column. III. Secure the intermediate bracket (3) on a wall or column. The intermediate bracket(3) of the [Note]: receiver is mounted upside down compared with that of the emitter.

  • Page 32: Wiring

    4.2 amperes (for the power supply voltage of 24VDC) Recommended power supply: S82K (15 W, 30 W, 50 W, 90 W type) made by OMRON. Certificate of UL Listing (UL508, Class2 Output) and CE Marked (EMC and Low Voltage Directives).

  • Page 33: Wiring Diagram

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-4-2 Wiring Diagram Light curtain only Wiring for the Manual reset mode and the EDM function Emitter Receiver Emitter cable Receiver cable F39-JC A-L F39-JC A-D RS-485(A) (Gray) RS-485(B) (Pink) +24VDC Power supply S1: External test switch S2: Interlock/Lockout reset switch Note1: Use a switch which K1, K2: Relay that control the dangerous zone, etc.
  • Page 34 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting Combination with the F3SP-B1P Wiring for the Manual reset mode and the EDM function Emitter Receiver Receiver cable Emitter cable F39-JC B-D F39-JC B-L (Note1) (Note1) Interlock Reset Test selection OSSD1 OSSD2 EDM Auxiliary F3SP-B1P +２４ＶDC (Note2) Power...

  • Page 35: Wiring Procedures

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-4-3 Wiring Procedures 1. Connect the emitter cable (F39-JC -L optional, gray color outer jacket) to the emitter. 2. Connect the receiver cable (F39-JC -D optional, black color outer jacket) to the receiver. 3. Connect the 0V line of the power supply directly to protective earth (PE). Be sure to wire correctly.
  • Page 36 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting Double-ended connector cable for Series Connection and Connection to the F3SP-B1P (F39–JC B Optional) 40.7 44.7 Body color: Black M12 Waterproof connector Body color: Black M12 Waterproof connector Vinil insulated round cable 6.6mm dia. 8cores(4twisted pairs) (conductor cross sectional area: 0.3mm / insulation outside diameter: 1.15mm dia.) Unit: mm Type (set name)

  • Page 37: Adjustment Procedures

    Section 2 Wiring and Mounting 2-4-4 Adjustment Procedures [Procedures] 1. Ensure the following points. • The optical surfaces of the emitter and receiver are clean. • There should be no light-interrupting objects in the F3SN-A detection zone. 2. Adjust the beams of the emitter. Adjust the torsion angle of the emitter while monitoring the light intensity level indicators and locate the emitter in the point where the light intensity level indicators are lit.
  • Page 38 Section 2 Wiring and Mounting Outputs are not shorted to the +24V line. Loads are not connected to the +24V line. No lines are connected to a commercial supply line. When two or more units are used, they are connected or installed properly to prevent mutual interference. Check the F3SN-A operations with the machine stopped.

  • Page 39: Section 3 I/O Circuit

    Section 3 I/O Circuit Section 3 I/O Circuit Display Brown +24V Ext. indicator Green output Test input (*1) Emitter Load White main circuit Interlock selection input(*2) Yellow Reset input (*2) Blue Gray Pink RS-485(A) RS-485(B) Pink Gray Brown EDM input (*2) Receiver Green main circuit 2...
  • Page 40 Section 3 I/O Circuit Output Waveform of the OSSD outputs The OSSD outputs will be OFF as shown in the following figure in order to perform the OSSD circuit self-test when the light curtain is in the ON-state. The OSSD circuit diagnosis is correct when this OFF signal is fed back.

  • Page 41: Section 4 Application

    Section 4 Application Section 4 Application This section shows examples of a motor control system that combines an F3SN-A. These are category 4 systems (EN954-1 provision). Application 1 Emitter Receiver - Combination with the contorl unit F3SP-B1P - Manual reset mode - Using the EDM function Light reception Light interrupted...
  • Page 42 Section 4 Application Application 3 - Combination with the safety relay unit G9SA-301 - Setting of the F3SN-A Auto reset mode Emitter Receiver Disabled the EDM function by the F39-MC11 - Setting of the safety relay unit Manual reset mode Using feedback loop - Using a emergency stop switch RS-485(A) (Gray)

  • Page 43: Section 5 Maintenance

    Section 5 Maintenance Section 5 Maintenance WARNING Do not use the F3SN-A until the following inspections are completed. Failure to do so may result in loss of life or serious injury. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the F3SN-A. For safety, be sure to record and store inspection results. [Note]: Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with the F3SN-A and the machine prior to conduction an inspection.

  • Page 44: Inspections Every Six Months

    Section 5 Maintenance 5-2 Inspections Every Six Months Inspect the following items every six months or when a machine setting is changed. Machine structure does not hinder stop and other safety functions. There is no machine modification or connection change that will adversely affect the control system. F3SN-A outputs are correctly wired to the machine.

  • Page 45: Section 6 Troubleshooting

    Section 6 Troubleshooting Section 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Lockout condition When the light curtain enters the lockout condition, the error content will be displayed by a flashing pattern of the Error mode indicator. Devise a countermeasure in accordance with the following table. For some error conditions, either only the emitter or receiver will flash.

  • Page 46: Other Trouble

    Section 6 Troubleshooting Trouble that the error mode indicator does not flash in the lockout condition If the blanking indicator is flashing, the disable detection zone which set as the fixed blanking in “Lockout mode at the light receiving condition” is not interrupted. Check the condition of the disable detection zone.

  • Page 47: Section 7 Optional Accessory

    Section 7 Optional Accessory Section 7 Optional Accessory Single-ended connector cable (For emitter and for receiver, set of 2) Appearance Type Length Specification F39-JC3A M12 connector (8pins) F39-JC7A F39-JC10A F39-JC15A Double-ended connector cable (For emitter and for receiver, set of 2) Appearance Type Length...
  • Page 48 Section 7 Optional Accessory Spatter protection cover (for both emitter and receiver, set of 2) Appearance Type *1 Applicable light curtain F39-HN F3SN-A P14 series F39-HN F3SN-A P25 series F3SN-A P40 series F3SN-A P70 series *1. The same 4-digit numbers as the protective heights ( in the light curtain type names) are substituted in the type names.

  • Page 49: Section 8 Referenced Standards

    Section 8 Referenced standards Section 8 Referenced standards International Standards - IEC61496-1 Safety of Machinery: Electro-sensitive Protective Equipment – Part 1: General Requirements and Tests - IEC61496-2 Safety of Machinery: Electro-sensitive Protective Equipment – Part 2: Particular Requirements for Equipment Using Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices European Standards - EN61496-1 Safety of Machinery: Electro-sensitive Protective Equipment –...
  • Page 50 Tel: (31)23-5681300 / Fax: (31)23-5681388 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC 1 East Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-5302 U.S.A. Tel: (1)847-843-7900 / Fax: (1)847-843-7787 OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #11-01, UE Square, Singapore 239920 SINGAPORE Tel: (65)835-3011 / Fax: (65)835-2711 OMRON (CHINA) CO., LTD.

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